Omarosa's Brother Murdered in Shooting

The brother of one of reality TV's most noted villains, Omarosa Manigault, has died.

Jack Manigault, 40, was gunned down in Youngstown, Ohio Sunday in what police say was a lover's quarrel. According to police, Manigault -- who was sent to prison in 1999 for aggravated assault -- was asleep next to his 34-year-old girlfriend when Marco Cardenas, a man said to be the woman's ex-boyfriend, allegedly fought his way into the home and starting shooting.

"We thank everyone for their amazing outpouring of support surrounding the tragic death of my brother Jack," the two-time Apprentice contestant said in a statement excerpted by Vindy.com. "We loved him unconditionally and we were so proud of him when he turned his life around and gave his life to God two years ago."

"Right now it is an extremely difficult time and we ask that you allow family privacy to grieve and make all necessary arrangements," the statement continued.